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Old May 12, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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What's the deal with the gas pump shutting off before the tank is full? I've heard of this random problem, but never heard of a solution. Occasionally, I'm unable to fill the tank. No rhyme or reason. Any ideas?

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Old May 12, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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all I do is turn the handle upside down when tanking up. Works every time like this.
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I've found it's the pump nozzle that's defective, did you try a diff pump?
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Old May 12, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by knkali
all I do is turn the handle upside down when tanking up. Works every time like this.
It was a problem until I tuned it sideways while pumping gas. It fixed the issue. Good Luck!
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Old May 12, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Keith N
It was a problem until I tuned it sideways while pumping gas. It fixed the issue. Good Luck!
Turn the pump handle to the 3:00 or 9:00 position, and it should click off when full. DO NOT attempt to top off! It will end up running down the fender.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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You think the C6 is bad, try filling the gas tank in a GTO. It is a chore
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Thanks guys, I'll try the sideways method next time.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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My 05 Mustang was the worse, sometimes it took 10-15 minutes just to get it half full. The vette did it once or twice but not nearly as bad.

But why are all these new cars having this problem? Thats what I wanna know.
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Originally Posted by SanDiegoBert
Turn the pump handle to the 3:00 or 9:00 position, and it should click off when full. DO NOT attempt to top off! It will end up running down the fender.
Wow is this ever true....when mine clicks off, it will not take 10 cents more gas. I imagine it would be much more difficult with the big emissions gas nozzles in Calif!
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